2018 Architecture Trends

As with movements in music, fashion and art, architecture trends are apparent too, but often a few years after the trend has developed.

If you have an idea for a trend, or would like to adapt or modernise your home, get in touch! We are here to give you advise on how you can do that.

Architecture trends, as decorating trends have movements, but architecture is much more permanent than a colour on the walls so consumers tend to be less adventurous in terms of architecture, and tend to favour designs that will not date quickly.

As a result, we predict the trends will be quite neutral and open over the next year.

Natural Light

Natural light helps to create a spacious and airy feel in an area. Having a large open window, or an area with glass doors helps to make the space feel bigger and if you have a pleasant view out of the window such as countryside or a city skyline, it can really help to increase the value of the property. In the last few years there has been a move away from artificial lighting as an interiors trend too.

The focus on larger windows and natural light could also be an influence of the historical architecture such as Georgian and Victorian where large open windows were very fashionable.

Smart Homes

Electronic devices being integrated in homes seems to be something that consumers are very much interested in as we become more digitally focussed generally. I think that this can only get more popular as domestic tasks such as switching on lighting and heating are able to become smarter and more automated.

Open Plan Designs

There was a time where houses were designed where each room had a very specific purpose, and all of the rooms were separate from one another. Now we have moved towards opening up our living spaces to create larger spaces for socialising and a feeling of inclusiveness where people are in different areas of the home. This can also be seen in corporate office space where managers sit with their staff.

Multiple Master Bedrooms

As house prices and renting costs increase, and younger consumers are finding it hard to move out in their twenties, staying in the family home and saving for longer are becoming more of a reality for millennials. As a result, homes are being designed so that multiple couples or older families can live together comfortably.

Whatever you’re planning for your new home, we’d love to hear about it and advise you on how to achieve this, so get in touch!

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